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Yobo, three other legends get roles as AFCON draw holds today

By Olaolu Joseph Former Super Eagles’ skipper Joseph Yobo will be on duty at the final draw ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The event takes place later today in Rabat, Morocco, and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected the ex-Nigerian international and three other African legends as draw assistants. Yobo, a former Everton of…

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Notable personalities to grace 2025 edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

By Olaolu Joseph With just 20 days remaining until the highly anticipated 10th anniversary of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, excitement and expectations are growing among road race enthusiasts and the general public. This Gold Label race has solidified its place as one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, and the 2025 edition promises to be a…

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‘I wasn’t taught to play football’ – Super Eagles legend Okocha

By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has revealed that he learned to play football without any formal instruction. Renowned for his captivating flair and unique style, Okocha left a lasting impression on fans and fellow professionals throughout his career. The origins of his extraordinary abilities trace back to his upbringing in Enugu, Nigeria, where football was more…

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NSC DG lauds performance of Eniola Bolaji at International Para Badminton tourney

By Olaolu Joseph The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has congratulated Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji for her outstanding achievement at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2025, where she clinched the gold medal in the women’s SL3 category. Eniola Bolaji, who previously earned a bronze medal at the Paralympic Games, delivered a masterful performance in the…

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Super Eagles coach Chelle snubs interviews to focus on task ahead

By Olaolu Joseph Fully aware of the importance of the challenging task ahead, Super Eagles coach Eric Sekou Chelle has reportedly made some decisive moves as he settles into his role. One such decision is shutting the door on the media, refusing to grant interviews. It was gathered that this decision is a deliberate effort by the tactician to fully…

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NFF monitoring NNL players for Super Eagles duty – Eguavoen

By Olaolu Joseph Players featuring in Nigeria’s second-tier league, the Nigerian National League (NNL), are being monitored for potential call-ups to the Super Eagles. This was revealed by the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, while discussing the possibility of NNL players representing the senior national team. Cerezo, as the former Super Eagles captain is fondly…

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Eniola Bolaji clinches gold at Para Badminton International 2025 in Egypt

By Olaolu Joseph Paralympic bronze medalist Eniola Bolaji has made history once again by securing gold at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2025. In a dominant display, Bolaji defeated Sweden’s Hillevi Salomonsson 2-0 (21-1, 21-2) in the women’s SL3 final on Sunday, reaffirming her superiority in the sport. The African champion showcased her exceptional skills throughout the tournament, claiming straight-set…

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CAF, LOC unveil new logo for Morocco 2025 TotalEnergies AFCON

By Olaolu Joseph The countdown to Africa’s biggest football event, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, reached a milestone with the unveiling of the official logo for the competition in Rabat, Morocco. The new logo, a modern and iconic representation of African football, celebrates the continent’s heritage and unity. Scheduled to take place from 21 December 2025…

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NSC supports Nigeria U-19 cricket team with $5,000 ahead of England clash

By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria U-19 Cricket Team, known as the Junior Female Yellow Greens, has received a significant financial boost of $5,000 from the National Sports Commission (NSC) ahead of their highly anticipated Super Six clash against England on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the ongoing ICC T20 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia. The announcement was made by the…

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Tobi Amusan set for first race of 2025

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s sprinter and world record holder in the Women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, is set for her first race of the season at the Queen’s/Grace Jackson Meet in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday. She is expected to hit the track in the 60m event. Amusan is scheduled to race against Jamaican athlete Shericka Jackson, one of the country’s…

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